Welcome to Synergy

You’re frustrated...

… And looking for answers.

You don’t want to mask things with drugs. You’ve been down that road.

The kids are always sick. Your body feels older than it is. You’re tired of listening to your husband complaining. Your blood pressure is increasing along with your waist size. You are tired all the time. You’re upset that your child is struggling with her health and not sure what they need to be healthy.

You want someone who is going to help your body function better and allow you to experience life to the fullest. To help you adapt to what life throws at you. To perform at the highest level of function that you can. To function and be your very best. Everyday.

That’s what Synergy is all about. Working with you to help you realize your family’s health goals.

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Hi! I’m Dr. Craig Hazel!

My Start In Chiropractic

When I was growing up, I was constantly sick. Colds. Sinus infections. Bronchitis. I was on antibiotics all the time in my teens.

It wasn’t until my second year of university that I discovered Chiropractic. I was suffering from post-concussion syndrome, excruciating headaches, frequent colds and stomach problems. I tried conventional medicine and rest for nearly three years with limited results. A friend suggested I try chiropractic. No one was more skeptical about chiropractic than I was. After several weeks of starting care, I began to experience something I had never felt in a long time – I felt nothing. No headaches, no sinus pain, no more colds, aches and pains vanished and my energy tripled. I was so amazed that I decided I wanted to be a chiropractor.

While there I became passionate about working with kids. I love seeing the changes in them and how quick they respond to care.

My pediatric certification really sets me apart in my ability to help with highly challenging and difficult cases such as ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and even things such as Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Epilepsy. While chiropractic in general is helpful in these cases, our expertise and level of specific neurologically-based care allows us to get the highest level of results in these areas.

We have created a family-friendly office that always puts education and inspiration first. I spend as much time as I can conveying a message of health and hope to my practice members and my community. We are deeply passionate about helping children grow up healthy and happy.

Outside The Office

My wife Sarah helps us at the office behind the scenes. She is active booking outside community workshops and events and is busy in raising our kids Kate and Ashton. She is always making sure they are happy, healthy and doing something exciting!

My own personal health is always a top priority, and I am always certain to get my weekly chiropractic adjustment. I also keep fit with Crossfit and make sure I’m fueling my body with the best nutrition.

I love to play hockey (I’m a goalie. :-)), play golf, mountain biking and fishing. I love fishing. I think mostly because it is so relaxing and it gets me out into nature. I don’t keep any of the fish I catch. Just like to catch them.

I am currently serving as the Chairman of the Alliance for Chiropractic of Ontario. We serve to provide support and leadership to the Chiropractors in Ontario.

I want to thank you for taking the time to check out our site and learn more about us. I hope that you can see how dedicated we are to helping you and your family. If you find yourself asking, “I wonder if chiropractic can help me?” I will tell you the answer is most likely a resounding YES! Call our Kanata chiropractic office today and take your first step to a better life.

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Hi! I’m Kayleigh Read!

… And Chiropractic changed my life.

I walked into Synergy in 2007 believing what I felt on a daily basis was normal. I walked out knowing there was a better way of living. Synergy and Chiropractic has gotten me through some extremely hard times in life and I thrive on being part of other people’s similar journeys. When I took a “job” here two years into being a patient, the intent of it was to be temporary position while I figured out what I wanted to do. Turns out it wasn’t about what I wanted to do but what I was meant to do, so here I am.

I love seeing people every day and doing my part to help them navigate their way through improving their health. I appreciate a person’s drive to get off countless medications and live their best life, and I will do anything in my power to support that wholeheartedly.

In addition to being the Director of First Impressions at Synergy, I am also a Certified Holistic Health Coach. Everyone has aspirations of changing something in their lives they are not happy with, either physically, mentally or nutritionally. I come in as an accountability partner and resource, and work with clients on a weekly basis to fulfill those goals within a realistic timeline.

When I’m not at the office, I’m either at the gym kickboxing, or with my husband, Mike, and our 3 dogs. I can also be found working on my charity, Families First Community Cancer Support, which supports and provides financial relief to cancer-burdened families in my community.

Hi! I’m Susan Gray!

I’ve been a patient here at Synergy since 2009 but started working here in April 2016. I respect Synergy so much that when an opportunity presented itself to join the team I jumped right in! I am grateful for the opportunity and trust that this role brings.

I first sought chiropractic help in my twenty’s for the usual (and expected –or so I thought) lower back issues that go with riding. I wasn’t always diligent with my care over the years and about a decade ago I let my care slide. My pain and function was so bad that it was suggested that I don’t ride anymore! Dr. Craig didn’t just bring me back but gave me hope to pursue it at a level I thought was gone! I have since learned to make it not just a regular part of my life but an important part of the plan that helps me live the life I want.

I met Dr. Craig and Kayleigh about 7 years ago and trusted them to be a part of “my” team. As you know (or soon will) they are funny, patient, and graceful and will help bring out your best potential. They have encouraged me to pursue all the things I love, supported me through the challenges and even suggested a new direction when needed.

I am an avid outdoors person. I love walking my beagle, biking, I’m a painter and my true passion riding horses. In fact I used to be quite competitive. And true to the sport I’ve had many falls and a few concussions. But I’ll never give it up!

My life is blessed with my hubby, my family and my animals!

I look forward to earning your trust and being a part of your healthy future.

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What Can I expect from Synergy?

Many people are often overwhelmed, and maybe even nervous, when visiting a chiropractor for the first time.

Paperwork needs to be completed, an honest discussion needs to be had, and an action plan will follow. What you will find once visiting our office is that the stigma of a doctor is no where to be found. You will be welcomed with a warm greeting. We will have a conversation on what your health concerns are and what your goals are. We have been working for many years in our community and after working with 1,000’s of people, we are confident that your experience in our office will be a relaxed one.

Our first visit is the information gathering time because this is where we begin with the question of ‘Why.’ This first meeting will last about 60 minutes for both the consult and the examination. This is foundational because it will offer our team an opportunity to gain an understanding for visit two and beyond. In the second visit, we will spend between 30-45 minutes reviewing all the information gathered in the first visit in order to develop a custom program for each individual to follow. In addition, we will answer any questions, while completely covering the costs of participation

With this being said, we want to make sure that you know EXACTLY what to expect so we have decided to go into greater detail below:

New Patient Forms

We encourage you to complete the NEW PATIENT FORMS prior to visiting the practice because this will save approximately 15-20 minutes and allow you to feel extremely comfortable in your own home. If for some reason you have any questions, one of our chiropractic assistants will support you once in the office.

Consultation

Our consultation is unlike any first office that you have experienced in the past because instead of addressing “what” brought you into our office, we look at “why” this is happening in the first place. This is also know as finding the CAUSE of the problem and then creating a sustainable solution. We truly listen to our practice members so that we can understand what challenges you experience, how it is impacting your life, and then what we can do together in order to resolve this issue. We have the intention to help our practice members understand how nerve system interference can affect your health and how the chiropractic wellness lifestyle can help you live to the fullest.

Examination

At the conclusion of the initial health consultation, we will begin to utilize the most state of the art technology (neuro-spinal assessment) in order to objectively determine the root of the issue. In addition, we will perform a number of other assessments including palpation, bio-structural postural assessment, digital computerized nerve system scans and any necessary xrays. You are in control of your health and this will be the conversation that our clinic will educate you on during the time that we share.

X-Rays

Your condition might require an xray analysis in order to truly assess where the challenge resides within your body. If/when we decide to perform a series of xrays, this will allow us to clearly determine the next steps.X-rays provide us with an objective diagnostic tool, along with important information including the position of the spinal bones, and the quality of the spine and safety of adjusting it. We also use x-rays to determine how long the subluxation have been in the making.

Report of Findings

You will be scheduled for your Report of Findings within a few days of your initial visit, which is where we will determine the best Treatment Plan. Our office is extremely unique with its chiropractic care, and we have the most state of the art assessment technology that will support us in the analysis of your condition so that we can provide objective feedback over the course of time.In addition, we will instruct you on a Wellness Program that will allow you to reach and exceed your health goals. This will be catered to meet your needs, but could include ice or heat if you are experiencing pain, followed by nutritional advice, exercise tips, strategies for stress relief, etc.

We recognize that every body is extremely unique and different, which is why we consistently update and customize your wellness programs. The foundation for our overall health is based on proper spinal alignment, nutritious foods, regular exercise, high quality supplementation, and a variety of stress relief techniques.

We look forward to working with you so that YOU can live a life of complete health and vitality!

Most of the cases that we see in our office, which are commonly by referral from other local chiropractors and medical doctors, are for the correction of significant Neuro-Structural Shifts of the spine. The presence of one or more Neuro-Structural Shifts of the spine is typically the underlying cause of many “symptoms”— or what Neuro-Structural doctors refer to as Secondary Conditions. Neuro-Structural Correction focuses on the underlying cause- the Neuro-Structural Shift.

First thing we want to address is that we will never schedule you for an examination before first having gone through one of our complimentary consultations. We do this as a courtesy to you so that we can learn about you and so that you can determine if we are the right solution for you. After a consultation, we will always be willing to go straight into a Neuro-Structural Correction Examination if you are ready, or schedule an examination for a later date if you so desire. It is your choice! A Neuro-Structural Correction Examination is a comprehensive exam that will take no less than 45 minutes to complete depending on the severity of your case.

What to expect from a NEURO-STRUCTURAL CORRECTION EXAMINATION

If indicated for your case, a full set of Neuro-Structural Correction Radiographs with a complete Neuro-Structural Analysis

Digital Thermography scans of your autonomic nerve system

Surface electromyography of your neuro-muscular system

Heart Rate Variability testing

Neuro-Structural Palpation Analysis

Our Neuro-Structural Correction Examination is designed not only to find Neuro-Structural Shifts of the spine, but also to show you how your spine compares to normal. We take the time to not only look at your structure from the outside with our Neuro-Structural Correction Assessment, but we also look from the inside with our Neuro-Structural Corrective Radiographs, and Computerized Neurological Scans. You should walk out of our examination knowing what normal look like and with a general idea of the severity of your case. After your examination we will schedule you for a conference where we will review the results of your exam, explain how we can help you, and discuss how we will proceed if you decide to work with our office.

We recognize that every body is extremely unique and different, which is why we consistently update and customize your wellness programs. The foundation for our overall health is based on proper spinal alignment, nutritious foods, regular exercise, high quality supplementation, and a variety of stress relief techniques.

Do children need chiropractic care?

Chiropractic care for children offers your family a solid foundation for wellness. Throughout pregnancy, birth, and childhood, the chiropractic lifestyle offers choices and benefits for your greater health and well-being.

More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children. Many spinal problems seen in adults began as early as birth. Even so called “natural” birthing methods can stress an infant’s spine and developing nerve system. The resulting irritation to the nerve system caused by spinal and cranial misalignment can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic, breathing problems, nursing difficulties, sleep disturbances, allergic reactions and chronic infections can often be traced to nerve system stress.

Chiropractic care for children is very gentle in our office. We use different techniques for children than we do for adults. Because children’s spine and nervous systems are so responsive, it often takes much less time to see significant changes in their health in less time. Commonly experienced changes are:

Can I be under chiropractic care if I am pregnant?

Absolutely! We have helped hundreds of pregnant women have an easy, painless and smooth pregnancy and delivery. Pregnancy brings with it all sorts of changes to a woman’s body. The stress of carrying extra weight and the demands of work, family and appointments can be eased with gentle chiropractic care. We utilize the Webster Technique to aid in breech baby presentations. While not a breech turning method, the Webster technique focuses on restoring proper pelvic biomechanics and physiological state of the uterine ligaments. When the uterus and pelvis are in their proper aligned position, the baby often moves themselves into the most ideal position for delivery.

I have heard that once I start chiropractic care, I’ll have to continue with it for the rest of my life. Is this true?

You may have heard the notion that once you go to a chiropractor you have to keep going back. No, you don’t have to keep coming. However, most every patient of ours understands that after investing time and money to restore their health, it makes good sense to protect their investment.

At Synergy, we do have a wellness based practice that includes over 70% of our patients coming regularly for protection long after their symptoms have subsided and they are feeling great.

Since all live our lives through our nervous system, it’s important to keep it running optimally. Like eating well, exercising or meditating – how long you choose to benefit is always up to.

How does chiropractic work?

Chiropractic works by restoring your body’s inborn ability to be healthy. When under the proper control of your nervous system, all the cells, tissues, and organs of your body are designed to resist disease and ill health. Chiropractic care, in our office, approach to better health is to locate and remove interferences (subluxations, misaligned vertebrae) to your nervous system. With improved spinal function, there is improved nervous system function. The goal of the chiropractor is to remove interference that may be impairing normal health through specific chiropractic adjustments, allowing your body to heal itself. A healthy spine and a healthy lifestyle are your keys to optimal health!

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If we feel we can help, we’ll tell you. If not, we’ll help you find the best person who can. A consultation is always a conversation and never a commitment.